Teacher, Bilingual PEARS (PO#1943, 2026-2027 School Year)

Primary Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels.

Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Special Education EC-12 Texas teaching certificate
Valid EC-6 Core Subjects/Generalist Texas teaching certificate
Valid Bilingual Education Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and differentiate instruction for students with disabilities
Ability to remain calm, non-reactive, consistent and positive when a student demonstrates misbehavior
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills


Experience:
At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Working Conditions:
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: 
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

 

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Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Grade
Pay Rate: See Current Salaries on Human Resource Website
Days/Contract Status: 185 Days/Exempt - Contract (average number of days)